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Britney Spears has a “little secret” for her fans nearly 24 hours after speaking out in her conservatorship case.

Aretha Franklin, died in 2018, she had already anointed who should immortalize her on screen: Jennifer Hudson, who will star in the biopic “Respect,” due in August.But it’s Tony-winning actress Cynthia Erivo (“The Color Purple”) who first brings Franklin back to life in “Genius: Aretha,” the third installment in the National Geographic anthology series following previous seasons on Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso.

Cynthia Erivo will soon be seen playing the legendary Queen of Soul in “Genius: Aretha”, the third edition of National Geographic‘s “Genius” series.

After installments that profiled Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso, the Nat Geo dramatic series “Genius” turns to the life of the singular talent that is Aretha Franklin with “Genius: Aretha.” Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet”) steps into the giant shoes of this music legend, even admirably tackling some of Franklin’s biggest hits herself, as writer Suzan-Lori Parks (a Pulitzer Prize winner for “Topdog/Underdog”) jumps back and forth, connecting Franklin’s youth to the decisions she made and art she

Aretha Franklin’s “Ain’t No Way” during a red carpet interview at the 2019 Tonys — explaining that it's her guilty pleasure song — she got a call from the producers of the National Geographic series “Genius: Aretha.”“I was like, ‘I beg your pardon,’” she continued.

Aretha Franklin’s “Ain’t No Way” during a red carpet interview at the 2019 Tonys — explaining that it's her guilty pleasure song — she got a call from the producers of the National Geographic series “Genius: Aretha.”“I was like, ‘I beg your pardon,’” she continued.

National Geographic’s anthology series Genius will become a Disney+ original, starting with Season 4. The announcement was made during Disney’s Investor Day by Nat Geo President Courtney Monroe. She unveiled that Season 4 will focus on civil rights movement icon Martin Luther King, Jr.

Daniel Holloway Executive Editor, TVMartin Luther King Jr. will be profiled in an upcoming season of National Geographic’s “Genius.”National Geographic exec Courteney Monroe announced the programming move Thursday during the Walt Disney Company’s investor relations day presentation.Previous seasons of “Genius” have profiled Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso.

History is full of geniuses who were also believed to have some form of mental health issues going on. Tesla, Albert Einstein, even Andy Warhol have each been the subject of intense study as people try to determine if they were mentally ill or fit somewhere on the Autism spectrum.

The students of Skyline High School Class of 2020 had their commencement ceremony virtually on Friday. And, the school's most famous alumnus, two-time Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks, had a special message for the graduates. The actor wants to acknowledge students who complete their education in the middle of the coronavirus global crisis.

Tom Hanks wants to acknowledge students completing their education in the middle of a global crisis.

Tom Hanks is once again leading by example during the coronavirus pandemic. After the Academy Award-winning actor delivered a virtual commencement speech for Ohio college seniors, he went a step further by designing and signing (along with Albert Einstein) a special pandemic-themed diploma.

Could Britney Spears' body ink be getting a little less Chaotic?

Britney Spears regrets getting matching tattoos with her ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Britney Spears might getting rid of one of her tattoos.

Taking time to reflect. Pamela Anderson shared her thoughts on love via Instagram on Sunday, February 2, just one day after announcing that she and Jon Peters have called it quits on their 12-day marriage.

Raphael Saadiq will serve as executive music producer for the new National Geographic anthology series on Aretha Franklin. As Billboard notes, Terence Blanchard will serve as composer. Genius: Aretha is set to premiere on May 25 at 9 p.m. ET.

Genius: Aretha will premiere over four consecutive nights beginning Memorial Day weekend, Nat Geo announced at the Television Critics Association press tour Friday.